Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D07708
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News release from Rhea+Kaiser, Naperville, Illinois, online via AgriMarketing Weekly. 2 pages., To agri-marketers: Don't mess with farmers' relationship with, and trust of, the agricultural media.
Via online. 5 pages., "Industry in a frenzy, trying to decode the sludge of public opinion while still getting used to the idea this is something to take seriously."
Author expresses concern about a trend toward agricultural names for housing developments in urban areas. Examples: Green Pastures, Scott Farms, Shepherd's Landing, Walker Meadows. "As a member of the farming minority, I'm offended."
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 169 Document Number: C28484
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Via "For Ag Journalists" 3 pages., Author examines the credentials needed by agricultural journalists, especially as related to their understanding of agriculture and rural values.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 173 Document Number: C29393
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Via Kitchen Garden Network, Shaw Island, WA. 2 pages., Commentary about the potential value of social media for the "little guy" to take part in discussions aboug farming, food and agriculture. Three responses.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 175 Document Number: C29994
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Via CattleNetwork.com. 1 page., Author commends a column written by the food editor of the Los Angeles Times. This file includes a print-out of the column (3 pages) from www.latimes.com.